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Referencing STC in VOTable (V1.1, 2009-06-12)
Version 1.1

IVOA Note 12 June 2009

Interest/Working Group:
http://www.ivoa.net/twiki/bin/view/IVOA/IvoaVOTable
Author(s):
Francois Ochsenbein Jonathan McDowell Arnold Rots
Editor(s):
Francois Ochsenbein

Abstract

This note describes the recommended way to reference the coordinate systems in usage in Astronomy for an accurate specification of spatial and temporal reference frames. It was made in agreement between the VOTable and the Data Models Working Groups.

Status of this document

This is an IVOA Note expressing suggestions from and opinions of the authors.
It is intended to share best practices, possible approaches, or other perspectives on interoperability with the Virtual Observatory. It should not be referenced or otherwise interpreted as a standard specification.



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